December 25, 2014 by Kahotan

Thanks for Entering your 2014 Winter Header Images!

Good day to you all.

Kaho-tan here (＠gsc_kahotan).

Christmas Day is finally upon us!

My family actually celebrated yesterday, so Christmas for me is already over!

However, it looks like things are just only starting to begin elsewhere in the world! (Gazes into the distance)

Well…

Prior to this, we solicited “2014 Winter Header Image” entries via Kaho’s Post Office!

⇒　【Enter Now!】Winter Twitter Header Image & Live Webcast Info etc.

And we received a whole lot of entries!

Thank you all so much! (Bows deeply)
I made an announcement today via Twitter as well, but the Christmas themed header that I’ll be using both today and tomorrow will be this photo by Luka! ♪

*Due to size limitations, this image will be trimmed for header use.

There’s nothing more wintery than Christmas! Rin-chan once again wanted to wait up to meet Santa this year, but it looks like sleep got the better of her…

That’s just too adorable!! ε=(｡・д・｡)

And the Nendoroid Dress-Up Pajamas were just perfect for this situation♥︎

But that’s not all!

From the day after Christmas, I’ll be using this photo by Leonoph as the header image.

*Due to size constraints, the image will be trimmed and text will be added for use as a header.

On my way to the Winter Wonder Festival in February of this year, I took a photo of this special attack.

Even with her pouty face, Snow Miku is just so cute♥︎

There was a big snow storm that Wonder Festival… I hope the weather is better next year…!

All of the photos we received were truly spectacular, so narrowing it down to these few entries was really hard work…!

Thank you all again so very much!!

Today we’ll be taking a look at a few more of the entries that were received.♪

* I’ve adjusted the brightness of some of these images before posting them.

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It very rarely snows in Chiba Prefecture, so realizing that this was my chance I ran outside and got to shooting.

But naturally, since it was snowing outside, it was so cold that my shutter hand was shivering – lol.

I’d also like to thank Miku for holding up in the cold weather as my model.

Handle Name: Yukikon

Miku’s excitedly running around in the snow☆

I want to play with her in the fluffy snow, too ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

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My piano was always in the perfect lighting XD so I took a picture of her with the piano. Which make sense because she’s a singer!

HN　：　Nisha　さん

To think that a picture of Magical Girl Snow Miku came from far-away Melbourne♡

I love the way the lighting in the photo brings to mind a calm winter’s day ♪

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Nothing says winter like “snow.”

And if you’ve got snow, you’ve got “snow huts!”

Here you can see a Nendoroid-size snow hut that I made.

Handle Name: Tsukintokkai Nanpyon

Nendoroids playing in the snow! At this size, I’d want to try making a snow hut, too♪ And I love how Sakura Miku is there, too♥︎

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Over here in Osaka, come winter a big duckie makes an appearance.

A duck you just can’t help but smile when you see. If you even have the chance, you should go see it at least once.

Handle Name: 　MAHOKONA

I’ve seen this duck on the news a hundred times!

I really like the how all the Black Rock Shooter characters are sitting comfortably around the kotatsu, unmoved despite the unusual atmosphere♪

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“Whoa, it’s so cold!”

“Take that!”

Here they are having a bit of fun in the garden. You’d expect nothing less from Hokkaido girls♪

Handle Name:　Katou Kon

The narrative element to these poses is superb!!

And the ribbon in Miku’s hair is so cute♡ I want to try this myself… !

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In addition to these, we received so many photos!

Thank you again so very much (´□｀｡)

But on the other hand…

Even if it isn’t looking wintery outside, maybe you plan to go look at some Christmas lights today or tomorrow…!

Or you want to go out for a photo shoot over winter vacation…!

And so on and so forth, I’m some of you out there have plans to take your photos in the near future.

That’s why we’re going to continue to accept entries for our winter themed header image!

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If you’re feeling generous enough to let us use your photo as our Twitter header image, then by all means, please send it in!

Kaho-tanTwitter Header Entry Submission ～Winter 2015～

Send to: 　kahotan-b@goodsmile.jp

【Subject】

Please type “Header OK” in the subject line.

【Body】

・Please provide us with some commentary about the image you’re sending.

For Example: I had OOO in mind taking this photo! I took it at △△△! And so on.

・As there’s a chance that we’ll make your photo public, please be sure to give us your handle name.

We’ll use it in the event that your photo is selected.

【Image】

Using Nendoroids, scale figures, or any other Good Smile Company product please take a “wintery” photo.

(The scenario can be anything of your choosing.)

* We ask that entrants only submit photos that they have taken.

* In the event that the photo you have provided is used as a header, your image may be trimmed or otherwise edited.

* The photo you have submitted may be introduced on the blog.

* In the event that your photo is selected for use as a header, you will be contacted by us.

* The header photo will be in use from late January to early February.

I’ll be waiting to see your wintery photo submissions, so please keep them coming!

And if you continued sending me off-topic photos and questions, I’d be happy to accept those as well!

* Please note that if you have any product related inquiry that you should contact the Good Smile Support Team!
* And if you have anything that you want to share that you don’t want to be introduced on the blog, be sure to tell me that it’s a secret!

Thanks again! I’m looking forward to hearing from you! ヽ(・∀・)ﾉ

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Now for an announcement! (｀・ω・´)
☆ It’s official – there’s going to be a “Wooser’s Hand-to-Mouth Life” Season 3!

What lovely darkness, so cool and lethargic.

That yellow animal with a black heart, loyal only to his own lust.

A heart warming story that won’t warm you heart at all.

“User’s Hand to Mouth Life” will be back in 2015! ♥︎
See the announcement video here ⇒　「”Woosers’s Hand-to-Mouth Life” Season 3 is Official!

More details will soon be available at the “Wooser’s Hand-toMouth Life” Official site.

I hope you’re all looking forward to it♪

＜Kaho-tan’s inner voice＞

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　　　（・∀・）　.｡oO（Jingle Bells♪）

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　　(　（・∀・）　.｡oO（Jingle Bells♪）

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Thanks for tuning in! I hope to see you all again next time!

Planning Department・Kaho-tan (Blog #336)　twitterID：＠gsc_kahotan

December 19, 2014 by Kahotan

“Deploying for Battle Next Week!” Nendoroid Kirishima ♪

Good day to you all!

It’s me, Kaho-tan! (＠gsc_kahotan)
Did I ever tell you that I love girls with glasses?

And for this very reason, even now I fondly remember interviewing at an optometrist after graduating from university… !

Moving on – today we’ll be taking a look at

Nendoroid Kirishima!

From the popular browser game ‘Kantai Collection -KanColle-‘ comes a Nendoroid of the 4th Kongo-class battleship, Kirishima! She comes with both a microphone and a megaphone to represent her famous ‘mike check’ introduction line from the game!Various shooting effect parts are also included to chase down her enemies, and once she has caught up she also comes with punching effect parts for some close combat! Type 3 Shell’s are also included, along with the bullets inside the shells for even more effect! Last but not least, she also comes with a sofa to display her relaxing at tea time with her sisters!

OOOOOMMMMMMGGGGGG(*´Д｀)=з

The youngest of the 4 Kongo-Class sisters – Kirishima is so cute and chibi!

Black hair, short cut, glasses – easily her 3 best features brought forth in all their majesty in Nendoroid form♥︎

And the shrine maiden style attire worn by all the sisters is simply perfect as well!

Alright, let’s spin her around for a peek from behind… |oﾟдﾟ）

Just like Hiei, her armament has an “x-shaped arm” design for a wide range of movement.

And at the base at each of the 4 arms is a Nendoroid joint, allowing for vertical, horizontal, diagonal, and pretty much any kind of movement φ(．． )

The artillery portions pivot on an axle, so you can spin them around to aim in any direction!

Now let’s take a look at her accessories!

“How’s the volume…? Check, check, 1,2 …. Alright, let’s go.“

This is Kirishima, after all! So she wouldn’t be complete without a microphone to recreate her mic-check pose!

Imagine that the armament behind her is speakers, and she looks kind of like a TV announcer, doesn’t she… !

On top of that! In addition to the mic, we’ve also added one of these! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

A megaphone★

If you equip it together with her gallant expression, you can have Kirishima acting as the “brains of the battleships,” giving orders to the fleet ♡

Kirishima is sure to prefer the voice projection of the megaphone over the microphone as well… !

But, you can also give that valiant stance a 180… (｀・ω・´)

If you combine her distressed half-damaged expression together with her munitions and guns ablaze, you have Kirishima in the midst of heated battle!

She looks so brave, I love it… ! (Kaho’s inner voice)

And depending on the angle, it could look like she’s about to throw the anti-aircraft shells clutched in her hands (*ﾟｰﾟ*)

That’s not all! Just as all of you were keen to notice, the anti-aircraft shells of course

have mid-explosion versions included as well!

When moving into offensive mode, it seems more like a battlefield scene ♪

(・∀・) “And speaking of special effects, check this out!”

I know this is sudden and all, but allow me to introduce Planning Director Kyojin!

(・∀・) “Inspired by the actual history of the Kirishima, which on a few occasions was used as a weapon itself to ram other ships in battle, I decided to include this punching effect part!”

…Very feminine (very physical)!

A close combat version using the recoil from her cannons to pack that extra punch… all I can say is I should have known(/ω＼)

(・∀・) “Of all the Kan-Colle girls, isn’t Shimakiri the only one that could come with a punch effect?”

Oh, right! Kirishima is one of the 4 Kongo sisters, so…

Doesn’t that mean she’ll come with one really big accessory like Nendoroid Kongo and Nendoroid Hiei …!?

(・∀・) “Of course she will! Here it is!!”

No way, is that a sofa!!! (°Д°；≡°Д°；)

(・∀・) “The seat portion slides forward, so you can insert the flowing cloth portions on the back of her costume inside the gap.”

So that’s how it works! Inserting the back layers of her costume into the gap acts a a support to make her sit firmly in place on the sofa (*´Д｀)=з

(・∀・) “As the back layers of her costume are fixed in place, I think this design allows for the end user to enjoy more stress-free posing. “

And if she were to join Kongo and Heiei, their tea party would become even more extravagant… !

And it seems that “Nendoroid Haruna,” who will complete the sisters, is going to come with so many amazing accessories, too – I know we all can’t help but wait with baited breath!

(・∀・) “We discussed this a bit during the live broadcast, but the reason that Shimakiri was released after Hiei is because… We haven’t quite finished designing Haruna yet… !”

That really speaks of Admiral Kyoji’s passion! Don’t you think! Σ(･ω･ﾉ)ﾉ

(・∀・) “Unfortunately, that is the case. I’m sure a lot of people were really concerned about it, but we all know it’s in good hands! And she’s in development as we speak!”

I’m really looking forward to the day when all 4 Kongo sisters can be together ♪

(・∀・) “One last thing! We’ve made Shimakiri’s trademark glasses so that you can take them off. “

To think – you can finally see what she looks like without her glasses!

This is a rare glimpse seldom seen ＜○＞＜○＞

(・∀・) “And in addition to the glasses with lenses that you see here, we also plan to include glasses that are just the frames! You’ll probably find different purposes for each, so we hope you’ll just roll with it and have fun.”

With so many accessories that really show off her personality, enjoy putting her in all sorts of situations!

Nendoroid Kirishima

Available for preorder from the afternoon of (Mon) Dec. 22!

And just like last time, we’ll be offering a special preorder bonus to customers preordering “Nendoroid Kirishima” at the Goodsmile Online Shop…

A “Special Design Product Sleeve” and “Nendoroid Base!” ♪　

We’ll show you the sleeve design on the product page when it goes up!

Be sure not to miss it! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

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Finally a quick notice!

The GSC Comiket 87 booth information was released earlier this month!

To be more precise, the GOOD SMILE COMPANY and ULTRA SUPER PICTURES Joint Booth! ♪

You can find more information here: Comic Market 87 – Event Info!

I’ll also be doing another live broadcast next week Monday to take a look at the items we will be selling at Comiket!

Comic Market 87: Sales Items Special Broadcast– Date & Time –
22nd December 2014 from 20:00~
http://live.nicovideo.jp/gate/lv203658352

A look at all the items that will be on sale at our booth at Comiket 87!

■No.614: Good Smile Company Booth
· IDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls
· Sora no Method
· Yama no Susume
· Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata
· wooser’s hand-to-mouth life: awakening arc

■No.615: ULTRA SUPER PICTURES Booth
· Sanzigen: Arpeggio of Blue Steel -Ars Nova- Movie
· TRIGGER: Inou Battle wa Nichijou-kei no Naka de , KILL la KILL
·Ordet: Wake Up, Girls!
· Liden Films: TERRAFORMARS

Be sure to tune in to take an early look at the products!

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／Kahotan’s Inner Voice＼

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（　・∀・） .。０ (Comiket..)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(　（　・∀・）.。０ (…is the week after next! ♪)
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と＿_）__）

Anyway, see you all again tomorrow!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

December 17, 2014 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Tobio Kageyama

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

If I was to pick one thing to have with my curry, it would be cheese! I have however never tried a soft-boiled egg which I hear is rather good… I’ll give it a try next time!

Anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at…

Nendoroid Tobio Kageyama!

From the popular anime and manga series ‘Haikyu!!’ comes a Nendoroid of Karasuno High volleyball club’s ‘Natural Setter’ – Tobio Kageyama! He comes with three expressions including his standard face, a broken expression and a thrilled expression.

Optional parts include a volleyball, net parts and a special Nendoroid base in the image of a volleyball court. He also comes with ‘Quick Toss’ effect parts and a crown – parts that just had to be included with Kageyama! Be sure to display him with the previously announced Nendoroid Shoyo Hinata to recreate the unstoppable pair in action!

Hyahoooooooo!!! ヽ(・ω・。)ノ

The calm and collected setter who is always keeping a sharp eye on all points of the court, Kageyama-kun!! ♪

He is wearing his Karasuno High volleyball team jersey, with a confident look on his face even as a Nendoroid!

He comes with parts to hold a volleyball at his side just like Hinata did!

Another special option part included with him…

An item that marks him as ‘King of the Court’…

A crown part!! (*´Д｀)=з

I really like this part, it’s rather special! The combination of the expression and the crown really make him look all serious and important! ♪

You can also use this expression together with the various included arm parts to recreate the action on the volleyball court!

Kageyama’s toss, accurate no matter where he is!

Kageyama also features a Nendoroid joint in his stomach area allowing for slightly more poses than normal!

His pin-point accuracy essential to his combination with the speedy Hinata!

The included effect parts also allow to show just how much power there is!! He also comes with net parts and a special Nendoroid stand made in the image of a volleyball court to really bring out the atmosphere of the series! The net parts combine with Hinata’s to make a full net!

He also comes with a bent arm parts which allow you to create completely original poses too! (●´ω｀●)

I made this pose as a kind of “Just leave it to me” pose!

Posing him together with Nendoroid Shoyo Hinata really makes it easy to bring out a story with the Nendoroids!

These photos have all been done with his standard expression… but let’s move onto his next expression! (｀・д´・；)

“What are you so scared of…?”

“I can’t think of anything scarier than a ball being served into my head…”

An expression to recreate that famous scene! Remembering scenes like this from the show makes me want to go on and on about the series!! (/ω＼)

But for now, let’s move onto his third expression which looks great displayed with Hinata…!

His victory expression!!! ☆

Posing the two of them together with their victory expressions really creates a scene filled with passion!! ♪

Not to mention just how rare Kageyama-kun’s smile is!

Just looking at him makes me excited as well! Fist bump!!

There really are all sorts of ways to play with Nendoroids!!

If you don’t want to do it yourself, you can always have the two high five together instead!! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

The fact that Hinata is slightly smaller than Kageyama-kun is also a nice touch! Everything is considered when planning the Nendoroids! (｀・ω・´)ゞ

Haikyu!! is one of those series that I’m constantly waiting for the next episode… and in that same sense I really hope the Nendo series continues!!

Recreate your favorite scenes of the ‘King of the Court’! ♪

Nendoroid Tobio Kageyama!

He’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow!! ♪

(・∀・) “Plus, just like Hinata, Kageyama-kun will also include a bonus if you order from the GOOD SMILE ONLINE SHOP!”

We’re joined by the figure’s planner, Chanshuu-senpai!!

(・∀・) “All preorders from the GSC Online Shop will include a Nendoroid Plus Rubber Strap: Tobio Kageyama Victory Pose Ver.!“

Ooooh! I can’t wait to see it! ♥︎

Be sure to check the GSC site tomorrow for a closer look!

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／Kahotan’s Inner Voice＼

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（　・∀・） .。０ (Be sure to preorder from GSC Online…)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(　（　・∀・）.。０ (…if you want the bonus strap!! ♪)
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と＿_）__）

Anyway, see you all again tomorrow!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

©古舘春一／集英社・「ハイキュー!!」製作委員会・MBS

December 17, 2014 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Marika Tachibana

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

The only place I’ve ever been to in the Kyushu region is Miyazaki. I’d really like to try all the famous foods in the area some time!
Anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at…

Nendoroid Marika Tachibana!

From the romantic comedy anime series ‘Nisekoi’ comes a Nendoroid of one of the story’s heroines, Marika Tachibana! She comes with two different smiling expressions, an embarrassed expression and a winking expression!

The important ‘Promise Key’ from the series is also included, and you can enjoy all sorts of your favorite scenes from the series in Nendoroid size – from provocative scenes to her blushing at the main character’s gentle words.

Oooooooooooohhhh!! ヽ(´ω｀*)ノ

At long last the fourth heroine from the popular ‘Nisekoi’ is joining the Nendoroids! Marika Tachibana, also known as ‘Mari’ is always filled with positive, optimistic energy… which comes out in the Nendoroid beautifully!

Marika certainly has a very special personality, but the part I really want to point out first…

Is this lovely expression!!

A cute smile with her tongue sticking out!

That playful side of her personality when she is making fun of Raku is captured with this expression nicely!

I think I’d be happy with just this expression, but we’re only just getting started! Let’s take a look at what else she comes with!

This is how she looks from the back! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

The bundles of her hair are quite intricately separated at the back, faithfully keeping to her original design!

Parts of the hair are made from a soft material, making sure they don’t get in the way of posing her shoulders and arms in various ways! Her lovely sailor-type school uniform with a yellow bandana has also been sculpted in lovely detail for fans to enjoy! (｡・д・｡)

The flower in her hair has also been sculpted and painted to look exactly like it did in the series!

The flower even has a slight gradient applied to it to better bring out the flowery appearance! <○><○>

(・∀・) “Let’s take a look at her other expressions and optional parts!”

We’re joined by the figure’s planner, Yassan!

(・∀・) “Along with the expressions you’ve already shown, she also comes with this charming expression!”

An elegant winking face! (/ω＼。)

(・∀・) “If you pose her with your hand up to her mouth like this, it makes it look like she is giggling to bring out a pose that really suits her!”

The smile shows off some confidence, but also has a very cute side to it! ♥︎

By the way, her skirt looks longer compared to the other girls…?

(・∀・) “It is! The sculpting of the creases in the long skirt also make it look a bit like the skirt is wrapping around her legs!”

Even in Nendoroid size things like the length of the skirt are very carefully considered! ♪

(・∀・) “Moving on… expression number three!”

“W-What do you mean?! I don’t…”

She’s so adorable!! (*´Д｀)♡♡

(・∀・) “As with all the previous Nendoroids in the series, she also comes with an embarrassed expression!”

It’s amazing how much of each of their personality’s comes out in the embarrassed expression!

The difference between Mari’s expressions is quite impressive!
They’re all so different, but all so delicious! *nom* (○´ㅂ`○) *nom*

(・∀・) “She also comes with four different expression parts, making it slightly more than most Nendoroids! She is well known to cycle between expressions as a character, so it only seemed fair! Simply pick the expression that shows the side of Marika you like best!”

Wait a second… four different expressions?!
We’ve only seen three! (°Д°；≡°Д°；)

(・∀・) “That’s right! Here is the fourth and final expression… a beaming smile!”

Her smile is so bright and happy!!

From the mischievous face to a winking face… an embarrassed face and now this amazing smile – there are so many sides of Mari that you can recreate in Nendoroid form! I’m sure this last expression is staring right in the direction of Raku! (‘-‘*)(,_,*)(‘-‘*)(,_,*)

But… what is that shiny thing around her neck?

(・∀・) “Marika also comes with the ‘Promise Key’ from the series!”

A completely different shape to the one included with Chitoge!

(・∀・) “Once Marika is released, all four of the main heroines in the series will be available as Nendoroids! With the second season of the anime on the way as well, fans have more than enough to look forward to!”

The girl with many expressions! ♡

Nendoroid Marika Tachibana

She’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow, the 18th December! ♪

You can find the other Nisekoi characters below!

◇ Nendoroid Chitoge Kirisaki
◇ Nendoroid Kosaki Onodera
◇ Nendoroid Seishiro Tsugumi

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Finally! Don’t forget about the upcoming Live Broadcast! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

＼Kahotan Station: December Edition ／

■ Date & Time
17th December from 20:00JST

■ URL
http://live.nicovideo.jp/gate/lv203110230

■Contents
◇ This months highlights!

・Nendoroid #500 and GSC’s Japan Factory!
・Nendoroid Archer: Super Movable Edition
・Nendoroid Kokomi and Chloe from Girl Friend Beta
・Nendoroid Noiz!

◇ A look at some upcoming goodies!

・The ‘King of the Court’ in Nendoroid size!
・More KanColle girls coming to take over the Nendo seas!
・The driver of the Ankou Team, finally joining the crew!
・Kirito… from Gungale Online?!
・A Miku illustrated by Risa Ebata!
…and more

◇ Some more info about WonFes!

■ This month’s guest host:
Hamako (Planning Team)

I will also be running another live broadcast on the 22nd December, taking a look at the goods on sale at this Winter’s Comic Market 87 booth! ★

I’ll provide more details about that at a later stage!

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／Kahotan’s Inner Voice＼

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（　・∀・） .。０ (We’re into the last few love broadcasts this year…)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(　（　・∀・）.。０ (…I’ll be sure to make them good ones!! ♪)
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と＿_）__）

Anyway, see you all again tomorrow!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

©古味直志／集英社・アニプレックス・シャフト・MBS

December 15, 2014 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Noiz & Twitter Header Banner Change!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I spent my whole weekend battling the cold front!
It’s only a matter of time until gloves and earmuffs are needed…!

Anyway, today I’m going to be taking a look at…

Nendoroid Noiz!

From the popular PC game ‘DRAMAtical Murder’ comes a Nendoroid of the genius Rhymer, Noiz! He comes with three expressions including his standard calm expression and a provocative smile.

His cube-type ‘ALL-MATE’ Usagimodoki is included in two different sizes for all sorts of posing options. His optional parts also allow you to pose him sitting down, or without his hat – simply select the pose that you think suits him best!

Oooooooooooohhhhhhh!!! ヽ(´ω｀*)ノ

From the popular game ‘DRAMAtical Murder’ comes an adorable Nendoroid of the ‘Rhymer’ who excels at computers and hacking, Noiz!

Everything that captures his unique look and personality has been carefully preserved on the Nendoroid – from the trademark pin on his hat to the relaxed yet sharp gaze in his eyes. It’s an amazing balance of cute and cool that fits Noiz so nicely!! ♪

This is actually the second Nendoroid from the game, following on from the previously released Nendoroid Aoba!

This is how he looks from the back! ☆

The details and patterns on his hat and other little accessories are lovely! The lime green and dark blue colors that make up his outfit look just like they did in the game!! ﾍ(ﾟ∀ﾟ*)ﾉ

(・∀・) “We took the separation of colors to the utmost limits for this Nendoroid!”

We’re joined by the figure’s planner, Ohno-shi!

(・∀・) “Aoba also had a very intricate set of paintwork on his outfit, and we wanted to ensure Noiz’s lived up to that same level of quality. Various parts of his outfit feature pin point details too – like the shiny paintwork on the badge, or the paintwork of the sharply sculpted studs on his arms! Each and every part of his outfit was very carefully considered!”

The fluffy looking parts of his hat also look like they really should be soft to the touch! Not to mention the little details on the badges and tie on his chest! Even his shoes are sculpted in lovely detail even in Nendoroid size! (●´ω｀●)

Let’s take a look at his next expression part!

A grinning smile, ready to take on anyone!

What a lovely expression it is! ☆

(・∀・) “Noiz’s eyes were definitely where we spent the most time! We wanted to keep the chibi look of the Nendoroid series, but at the same time we needed to match them on the different expression parts. We tried all sorts of different options, and eventually settled on these eyes – they’re cute, but they definitely still have that Noiz confidence in them as well!”

As, in other words if the eyes on the standard expression were too sharp, then they would end up looking rather strange on this expression! Nendoroid expression can change an unbelievable amount just by changing the size and positioning of the eyes! They really need to be considered carefully to really match up with the character, but still keep the chibi Nendoroid look! (/ω＼)

(・∀・) “I’m sure fans will enjoy this confident smile though!”

Hey! His hat is missing!! <○><○>

(・∀・) “That’s right! He comes with alternate hair and head parts that allow you to display him without his hat!”

Oooh! Lovely!! (*´Д｀)=з

His hair has a rather gentle coloring to it underneath the hat! Not to mention the details of the earrings all over his hears!!

(・∀・) “We couldn’t quite include every single earring on the Nendoroid… but we discussed with the publisher which should be left on the Nendoroid! It still keeps that heavily pierced feeling of Noiz, without breaking down the Nendoroid look!”

It’s great to have a publisher willing to help out on decisions like that! He looks great!!
A big thanks to Nitro+CHiRAL!

Moving onto his final expression parts…

Hyahooooooooooooo!!! (´□｀｡)

He looks rather stressed out… as if clicking his tongue in annoyance!

How can an expression like this still look so adorable?! ★

This expression also captures Noiz’s personality nicely! By the way… why wasn’t the name of the third expression in the product introduction text?

(・∀・) “This expression can really be used in so many different ways, it was too hard to name! It could be a sulking face, an embarrassed face or just an annoyed face!”

Now that you mention it! I guess that’s true!!
It can be used in all sorts of ways!

(・∀・) “He also comes with some rather special parts!”

Oooh! Sitting parts!! (･ω･ﾉ)ﾉ！

(・∀・) “The special parts let you pose him sitting with one leg up in his classic pose!”

Definitely a sitting pose that would only ever be found with a male character! Lovely! ♥︎

Even though it’s the same expression as before, it definitely looks more like an embarrassed expression this time around!

(・∀・) “There really are a load of different possibilities for that final expression! Plus in case you missed it… Noiz also comes with a large Usagimodoki which he is using as a chair here! He could be seen throwing it in the forth photo as well if you were paying attention!”

Usagimodoki actually appeared a lot in the photos above if you were playing attention! He also comes with a smaller size version as well!

Noiz doesn’t come with computer parts, but if you use some that come with other Nendoroids…

*Makes use of parts from Nendoroid Akari Yomatsuri!

You can recreate scenes from the game just like this!! ♪

(・∀・) “If you play around with the optional parts you can create some very different atmospheres between the two as well!”

For example…
The exact same pose from two photos ago with different expressions…

This certainly seems like a rather different story to the first photo!

(・∀・) “I’m sure fans can be inspired to make all sorts of fun and interesting situations for Noiz!”

Filled with detail and charm… be sure to display him with Aoba! ♥︎

Nendoroid Noiz!

He’ll be up for preorder from tomorrow!!

Plus, just like Aoba, the first production run will feature a background from the game used as inner packaging! This means you can use it as a background for the Nendoroid! (σ・∀・)σ

Don’t miss out!! ♪

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＼Jingle bells, jingle bells~♪／
＼ Nendoroids all the way~♪／

Winter is here and Chrismas is close on the way! Which means that it’s time for me to change my Twitter header to a new theme! <○><○>

Back at the start of Autumn I got this lovely header photo from Orchidcat (@OrchidDolls)…

But the time has come for a change of seasons!
Which means I am once again…

Requesting photos for a Winter-themed Twitter header!

ヽ(･ω･´(｀･ω･´)ﾉ｀･ω･)ﾉ

If you’re happy for me to use your photo, then be sure to send it through!

Kahotan Twitter Header Collection ~2014 Winter~

Email: kahotan-b@goodsmile.jp

– Title –

Include the words ‘Header OK’ (ヘッダーOK) in the title!

– Body –

・A little comment about your photo! Where it was taken or what inspired you!

・A nickname which I can credit you with on the blog and Twitter!

– Photo –

A photo of a Nendoroid or GSC Scale Figure with the theme of ‘Winter’! Anything else goes!

*Please only send items you have personally photographed.
*Your photo may be cropped and edited slightly for use as a header.
*I may introduce the photo on my blog, even if not used in the header.
*I will contact you if I choose your photo to be used.
*The photo will be in use from late December until February.

I’m waiting for everyone’s lovely Winter photos!!

Plus as always, you are welcome to email me with other photos or questions!

* Please contact the support team if you have problems with your products though!
* Let me know in your mail if you don’t want the mail put on the blog!

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It’s that time again~!

Kahotan Station: December Edition

■ Date & Time
17th December from 20:00JST

■ URL
http://live.nicovideo.jp/gate/lv203110230

■Contents
◇ This months highlights!

・Nendoroid #500 and GSC’s Japan Factory!
・Nendoroid Archer: Super Movable Edition
・Nendoroid Kokomi and Chloe from Girl Friend Beta
・Nendoroid Noiz!

◇ A look at some upcoming goodies!

◇ Some more info about WonFes!

■ This month’s guest host:
Hamako (Planning Team)

I will also be running another live broadcast on the 22nd December, taking a look at the goods on sale at this Winter’s Comic Market 87 booth! ★

I’ll provide more details about that at a later stage!

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／Kahotan’s Inner Voice＼

∧＿∧
（　・∀・） .。０ (Preordering…)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(　（　・∀・）.。０ (… is the best way to never miss out! ♪)
∪（　∪ ∪
と＿_）__）

Anyway, see you again tomorrow!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

December 11, 2014 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Archer: Super Movable Edition

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

One day I want to say that I’m good at all housework though it really is nothing more than a dream at this point! At the very least I think I can say that I’m not that bad… although I’m terrible at cleaning up… and I am not looking forward to the Year End cleaning at all… _:(´ཀ`」 ∠):_

Today I’m going to take a look at a figure that went up for preorder today!

Nendoroid Archer: Super Movable Edition

From the popular anime ‘Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works]’ comes a fully articulated Nendoroid of the servant that made a contract with Rin Tohsaka during the 5th Holy Grail War, ‘Archer’!　He comes with both a standard expression ready for battle, as well as a shouting expression.

His twin swords ‘Kanshou’ and ‘Bakuya’ are both included for close combat, and his bow is included for long range combat! You can even pose him firing Caladbolg II from the bow! Enjoy all sorts of scenes from the show!

Oooooooooohhhhhh!!! ヽ(´ω｀*)ノ

His beautiful white hair and contrasting dark skin, which all goes so well with his red outfit! The mysterious servant who wields twin blades and is skilled in close combat and housework… Archer is joining the Nendoroids!♪

His unique outfit and its smaller details such as the belt around his waist and legs have all been sculpted in great detail!

The black part of his outfit has a bit of a tortoise shell pattern!

His twin swords ‘Kanshou’ and ‘Bakuya’ also look lovely in Nendoroid size!

This is how he looks from the back!

His sleeves are in two parts allowing for slightly different nuances to poses!

The creases on the overcoat are also beautifully sculpted, making sure he looks great even from the back! (●´ω｀●)

Another thing you may or may not have noticed is that Archer is a part of the ‘Edition’ series of Nendoroids – that means that he is a fully articulated Nendoroid!

There is in fact another Edition Nendoroid currently up for order as well – Nendoroid Batman: Heroes Edition! Orders close later this month, so don’t miss out! ☆

These fully articulated Nendoroids make it much easier to strike action poses, meaning that you can recreate many more of Archer’s epic scenes from the series! You can also create your own original combat scenes with ease! (σ・∀・)σ

Anyway, let’s take a look at his optional parts!
Starting with something any ‘Archer’ should have…

A Nendoroid-sized bow and arrow! ヽ(*´∀｀*)ﾉ

If you pose him looking downward it makes him look like he is aiming down below at something!

He also comes with the drill-shaped Caladbolg II which means you can pose him firing that instead! A shouting face is also included!

Archer’s calm and collected expression suits his character perfectly, but sometimes it’s nice to see him let loose too! (´□｀｡)

Plus, you can display him with the previously released Nendoroid Rin Tohsaka to bring out the Fate universe even more! ♪

Recreate your favourite scenes of the servant and master pair! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

Fully posable and ready to be placed in all sorts of cute and cool poses! ♥︎
Nendoroid Archer: Super Movable Edition

He is currently up for preorder!! ☆

(・∀・) “Orders from the GOOD SMILE ONLINE SHOP will include a special bonus too!”

We’re joined by Archer’s head planner, Yassan!

(・∀・) “Take a look for yourself…”

Beneath Archer’s feet… is that what I think it is?!

(・∀・) “Yep! The Servant Summoning Circle!”

Yay! This allows for yet another scene in Nendoroid size! (*´Д｀)=з

(・∀・) “There is a hole in the plate allowing for it to be placed neatly in the middle of the stand! You won’t get this anywhere but the GSC Online Shop!”

Orders at the GOOD SMILE ONLINE SHOP are open until the 7th January 2014 at 21:00 JST! Don’t miss out! ー(｀・ω・´)

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Finally a quick notice! We are running a little campaign with Archer, where fans will decide which illustration will be used in his packaging!

Help us choose the design for the inside of Nendoroid Archer’s packaging!

The long awaited Nendoroid Archer from Fate/stay night [Unlimited Blade Works] is here! To commemorate, we are letting the fans choose which background will be used on his packaging.

Select the background you like most and tweet about it with the included hashtag!

*Final decision will be made on approximate numbers.

Take a look here for more information and the hashtags!
http://www.goodsmile.info/en/archer_campaign

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／Kahotan’s Inner Voice＼

∧＿∧
（　・∀・） .。０ (But I like…)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(　（　・∀・）.。０ (…all three of those backgrounds!!!)
∪（　∪ ∪
と＿_）__）

Anyways, see you again tomorrow!!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

©TYPE-MOON・ufotable・FSNPC

December 10, 2014 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Akari Yomatsuri

＼ Belly Button Forte!!／

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Was my healing spell effective? Just remember never to use this spell if you’re wearing a one-piece dress like a certain other cute character!

Today I’m going to be taking a look at…

Nendoroid Akari Yomatsuri!♡

From the original anime series ‘Captain Earth’ comes a Nendoroid of the self-proclaimed ‘magical girl’, Akari Yomatsuri! She comes with three expressions including a spirited standard expression, an energetic smile and a confident glaring expression.

Optional parts include her laptop, sitting parts and parts to recreate her “Belly Button Forte” healing spell. Enjoy recreating various scenes from the series!

Logical, logical~♪ ٩(๑òωó๑)۶

The genius hacker and self-proclaimed magical girl is joining the Nendoroids! ♡

The energetic girl who often takes rather strange actions, but is also the brains behind Globe’s ‘Midsummer’s Knights’ – Akari-chan! Her sleeveless top and short pants have been neatly shrunk into Nendoroid side!

I love the way you can just see her stomach sticking out! <○><○>
Speaking of that stomach, she comes with a special interchangeable body part that allows you to display her famous ‘Belly Button Forte’ as in the first photo for the blog!

Let’s see how she looks from the back! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

Her hair on the back has a spiky look to it which has been very intricately included on the Nendoroid’s design! I love that fact that even though she is an active character that spends time outdoors she is still a top-class hacker wizard as well!

I think Akari-chan is best known for her carefree smile, but she also comes with a more serious glaring expression for recreating less playful scenes! ☆

“You’re nothing more than an alien.
…don’t go underestimating magical girls!! “

An expression very reminiscent of episode nine of the series! I think these sudden stern words from the usually jovial Akari caught a lot of people’s attention!

Plus you can see she comes complete with her mini-laptop which she can hold under her arm! But that’s not the only way to pose her with it…

An opened up laptop is also included! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

The closed and opened versions are different parts, so she basically comes with two different laptop parts! Even the keyboard area is correctly patterned out, creating a rather realistic look for such a tiny part !

As you may have also noticed… Akari also comes with sitting parts!

Sitting parts allow for so many more posing opportunities – you’re sure to find a situation you want to pose her in!

I also love the fact that her sitting pose is barefoot!

Enjoy both her carefree cute side and her more valiant side!

Nendoroid Akari Yomatsuri!♡

She is currently up for preorder! ★

Orders at the GOOD SMILE ONLINE SHOP are open until the 7th January 2015 at 21:00JST! ♪

Orders close next year, but that’s sooner than you expect! Don’t miss out!

☆ Nendoroid Akari Yomatsuri (GOOD SMILE ONLINE SHOP)
★ Captain Earth: Official Site

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Now for a quick event notice! GSC will be taking part in

PriPara Festival in Christmas

taking place on the 13th December at the Makuhari Messe! ☆

PriPara Festival in Christmas

Date: 13th December 2014
Time: 11:00 ~ 16:00 & 17:00 ~ 19:00
Place: Makuhari Messe
Tickets:
http://pp-xmas.com/about.php
http://pp-xmas.com/about02.php

Official Site:
http://pp-xmas.com/index.php
http://pp-xmas.com/index2.php

The event will have various upcoming PriPara figures on display, as well as all sorts of presale goods!

Everything looks so very cute!! (*´∀`*)

What exactly is the multi-stand set though…?

(・∀・) “Let me show you with the actual product!”

We’re joined by GSC’s resident PriPara fan, Hamako!!

(・∀・) “This is what comes in the set!”

I see, I see! Connecting the two acrylic parts will make a stand! φ(．． )

(・∀・) “Yep! It’s a nice size for all sorts of things, and even fits the iPhone6 nicely!”

(M-My skirt! My skirt was reflected in the iPhone!)

There is even a handy hole in the middle to fit the charger through! (σ・∀・)σ

(・∀・) “There are some other holes as well… can you guess what they’re for?”

Three small square holes… hmm… I know!!

( 　・ω・) ⊃) Acrylic Key-chains! (⊂

( ・ω・　) ⊃) Multi-stand!! (⊂

( 　・ω・) ( ・ω・　) ≡⊃ COMBINE!!! ⊂≡

Oooooooohhhhh!!! (´□｀｡)

(・∀・) “That’s it! The multi-stand can become a stand for the key-chains!”

You can choose to carry them around with you or instead have them on display like this! ♥︎

(・∀・) “The chain part can also be removed easily for a cleaner display!”

The key-chain above is included with the multi-stand, but there are others that are sold separately too!

My iPhone is surrounded by cute!! ♡

(・∀・) “There are also Nendoroid Plus: PriPara T-shirts, which are adults sizes!”

Here we have Chanshuu-senpai modelling for us! ♪

If you stop by the event be sure to stop by the GSC booth! ♡
☆　Official Site A
☆　Official Site B
☆　PriPara Special Site

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／Kahotan’s Inner Voice＼

∧＿∧
（　・∀・） .。０ (Pakin to~　♪)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(　（　・∀・）.。０ (Hanbun ko de~ ♪)
∪（　∪ ∪
と＿_）__）

Anyways, see you again tomorrow!!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

December 10, 2014 by Kahotan

Good Smile Company’s ‘Lucky Factory’!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

I think I lost the battle to the cold front in Tottori prefecture… I feel a cold coming on! I definitely want to go back sometime though… next time I want to visit Hokuei!

Anyway, today’s blog is going to be a quick introduction to Good Smile Company’s first ever factory in Japan, named ‘Rakutsuki Factory’ but better known by the name ‘Lucky Factory’

We were joined by wooser and the Kurayoshi city mascot, Kurasuke-kun!

Let’s take a look through each area in the factory! っφ(．． )

– 1: Moulding Area –

This section makes use injection moulding to create various parts!Molten plastic is poured into moulds, then cooled and removed to create the various forms!

Lucky Factory even expressions on the machines! ♪

These expressions were drawn by David Choe, who is an artist who became famous for his street art in America! He is good friends with Aki-san, so he left his wonderful art all over the factory in commemoration of the opening! I’ll be taking a look at some other works a little later! ♡

I really can’t explain how the injection moulding machines work very well… so here are some more photos instead!

The factory was still in training mode so everything was moving slower than it should… but I’m told it is a very quick process when everything runs at full speed! (・∀・)

We had various guests come by and look through the factory, and in one of my photos I managed to catch Akiyama-san!

– 2: Spray Painting Area –

This area is almost all done by hand, with airbrushes filled with our specially mixed paint! Areas that make use of gradient paintwork such as the hair parts are also painted here!

Everyone is hard at work training for when we start official production! There are quite a few people joining the factory team that haven’t had any experience with airbrushes – they are all undergoing this training to ensure that each figure made comes out in the same high quality!

The person on the left here seemed amazed at the speed of this worker!

Look at that hand blur!! My camera could not capture the movement!

But this wasn’t actually one of the trainees, but instead someone showing some techniques! Someone with a lot more technical experience than you’d think! The Max Factory CEO…

MAX Watanabe!!

He initially just came by to see the factory, but in no time at all he was dressed up and testing out the airbrushes!

The nearby staff were able to learn a lot from MAX Watanabe’s passion! At the moment a lot of GSC staff are taking turns in stopping by to share their experience! From the 5th December, the sculptor and painter behind Nendoroid Snow Miku: Magical Snow Ver. has been at the factory helping out!

Obviously all the machinery needs to be in place and fine tuned before the factory is ready to produce figures- but it’s not only the machines! The people that run them and work on the figures also need to be prepared for all the new processes in the factory!

There are a lot of unknowns for the factory at this point, but as everything irons out through some trial and error, it will be sure to become an amazing factory! We’ll be working hard to get all sorts of products into the new production lines!

Hey! I recognise that back!!　

It can only be Mikatan-sensei!!

Mikatan was also trying her hand at airbrushing while visiting the factory! ♪
She has worked on so many different little painting projects that she is quite the professional now!

– 3: Hand Painting Area –

This area is where certain parts are painted by hand. Small fixes (retouches) are also done here! Sometimes parts are fully painted by hand – this is when attention to detail really comes into play!

All the staff were busy practising airbrushes at the time, so nobody was in the hand-painting section!!

The wall had also been painted by hand!! ♡

This amazing work was also painted by David Choe!★

The Japanese on the wall reads ‘Shirai’ which is a restaurant Aki-san has many fond memories at, which they stopped off to eat at before coming to the factory! ﾍ(ﾟ∀ﾟ*)ﾉ

While he was busy working on some more paintings, he gave me this lovely playful pose together with wooser! ♡

What a friendly person!!!

There are also a number of walls in the GSC offices painted by David Choe! This was the first time I met him even though I had been looking at the paintings for years now… it was quite a strange feeling to finally meet the person behind them! (/ω＼)

– 4: Stamp Printing Area –

In this area soft silicon pads are used to ‘stamp’ print exact patterns onto parts! This is used for things like the eyes on Nendoroids and various other parts! As the silicon pads are very soft, they can easily be used on curved or uneven surfaces – even round surfaces like a golf ball!!

You might be thinking that with machines like this, the need for the human touch is removed… but that’s not true at all! We know that the heart of a figure is the expression, and the highlights and fine-tuning of the eyes are done by hand over and over again before entrusting any work to this machine!

Even though it’s a factory, a huge amount of the work is done by hand!

– 5: Assembly Area –

This does not look much like an assembly area…!

The assembly area was transformed into a little stage area for the broadcast!

Normally this section will be used for putting together intricate parts, wrapping film over pieces to prevent paint rubbing off on parts and placing the parts into the blister packs and boxes. Basically all the stages of packing up the product to be sent to you – also all done carefully by hand!

There really is a lot of work that goes into mass-producing figures, and moving through the factory you can really see that! If you have never seen it before, a longer explanation of the process is available on the GOOD SMILE WORKS site below! Unfortunately it’s only available in Japanese though! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

⇒　GOOD SMILE WORKS

I know my explanation of the moulding machine and stamp printing machine was not very informative… but I think that we might be doing a little something to explain it a bit better at the upcoming WonFes!

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／Kahotan’s Inner Voice＼

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（　・∀・） .。０ (Rakutsuki Factory!)
oノ∧つ⊂）
(　（　・∀・）.。０ (or rather, ‘Lucky Factory’!)
∪（　∪ ∪
と＿_）__）

Anyways, see you again tomorrow!!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

December 9, 2014 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Kokomi Shiina & Chloe Lemaire

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

Seeing the hail in Tottori prefecture reminded me of the ‘Ice no Mi’ candy. I still remember when they came in boxes instead of packets!

Anyway! Today I’m going to be taking a look at this Nendoroid from the popular anime Girl Friend Beta…

Nendoroid Kokomi Shiina!♥︎

From the popular social game ‘Girl Friend Beta’ comes a Nendoroid of the beautiful member of the rhythmic gymnastics club, Kokomi Shiina! She comes with three expressions including a gentle smiling face, an embarrassed face as well as her well-known “Search, search!” whispering face.

Optional parts include her school bag, gymnastics equipment as well as a search panel allowing you to recreate poses from various illustrations from the game in Nendoroid size! A special voice unit with all new voice clips is also included with the Nendoroid! Enjoy your very own little girlfriend by your side!

Oooooooooooohhhh!! ヽ(*´∀｀*)ﾉ

St. Sakura Academy 2nd Year B-Class! The quiet beauty Kokomi Shiina is joining the Nendoroids!

Along with the lovely smile above, she also comes with this expression!

“A-Ah! I’m so sorry! That’s not right! I’m so embarrassed…”

A cute embarrassed expression with a touch of worry in her eyes!

She also comes with both her school bag and a smaller pink bag to carry, to fully pose her on her way to class!

The chequered pattern on her dress is lovely and detailed, with intricate frills! The golden lining on her blazer also looks lovely- the details on her outfit are such a pleasure to see! (○´Д｀)(´Д｀●）

She also comes with her gymnastics equipment – a ribbon and clubs!

The soft, loose feeling of the ribbon has been preserved so nicely!

Looking at her body gives a good idea as to why she is so well-known in the rhythmic gymnastics club! She even lay off her favourite sweet goodies to help keep her proportions for gymnastics! Once she wins I’ll be sure to give her some delicious melon bread!

Anyway, perhaps the most unique thing about this Nendoroid is this rather interesting part…

A voice unit is included!!

The speech bubble beside her is the speech unit, and the lines on the front can be switched out to different lines!

That also of course means there are various lines to be said too! ♪

A total of five different lines are included on the voice unit! ♥︎
One of the line is of course the famous ‘Search, Search!’ line, but the other four lines are all included based on the ‘Voice Unit Word Collection Campaign’ run on Twitter awhile back.

Which means four of the lines were specially recorded just for the Nendoroid! (OωO )

Plus! Depending on where you order from, the voice unit might include a bonus line as well!! Orders from the GOOD SMILE ONLINE SHOP as well as from famima.com each include a unique line exclusive to the store, which also comes from the lines collected during the campaign! <○><○>

The game is well known for capturing people with the lovely voices, so it only makes sense that the Nendoroid also allows you to enjoy that part of the series! But there is lots more to enjoy as well!

Just look at this lovely upward gaze…! _:(´ཀ`」 ∠):_

She comes with various parts, allowing you to enjoy all sorts of different poses!

“Sorry, did you wait long?”
“Nope, I just got here. Let’s go home.”

Was the image I made this pose in! I’m sure fans can come up with much more fun and interesting poses to put their ‘Girl Friends’ in! ♪

But Kokomi is not the only one! (｀・ω・´)

This lovely lady will be going up for preorder at the same time!

Nendoroid Chloe Lemaire!

From the popular social game ‘Girl Friend Beta’ comes a Nendoroid of the French exchange student who loves everything about Japanese culture, Chloe Lemaire! She comes with three expressions including a lovely smile, a playful winking expression and a face with sparkling eyes showing great interest.

Optional parts include a notebook, pen, beret and a search panel allowing you to recreate poses from various illustrations from the game in Nendoroid size! A special voice unit with all new voice clips is also included with the Nendoroid! Enjoy your very own little girlfriend by your side!

St. Sakura Academy 3rd Year A-Class: The Japan loving French lady Chloe Lemaire is also joining the Nendoroids!

She has a similar school uniform, but with a contrasting red color and white knee-high socks! Not to mention her beautiful blond hair! Lemaire also includes her notebook and the pen with a cute little cat character on the top! ε=(｡・д・｡)

She also includes her beret, which can easily be attached and removed! ♥︎

The beret combined with the smiling face gives her a very clear and mature looking appearance! ♪

On the other hand, this expression captures her innocent and playful side!

Chloe is well-known for her sudden spikes of curiosity, and when they come her eyes sparkle with excitement! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

I would be happy to take her to conveyor sushi everyday if I got to see this expression each time!

Oh, by the way! I forgot to mention while introducing Kokomi, but both of them come with two ‘search bar’ parts!

The standard well-known green one, as well as a special orange ‘Good Smile’ one! They are included with both Nendoroids! (´□｀｡)

Chloe also comes with a voice unit! (σ･ω･)σ

Just like Kokomi she comes with five standard lines, with an optional sixth line depending on where you preorder from!

The lines play completely randomly, so you can look forward to what she will say next! (●´ω｀●)

Enjoy both the cute Nendoroids and their cute voices! ♡

Nendoroid Kokomi Shiina &
Nendoroid Chloe Lemaire

They’re up for preorder as of today! ♥︎

\ “Be sure to ‘search, search’ for more info on the GSC product page!” /

★　Girl Friend Beta: Anime Official Website
☆　Girl Friend Beta: Game Official Website

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Finally a quick notice! ♪

The ‘Saki Achiga-hen episode of side – A Blu-ray Limited First Edition Special BOX‘ goes on sale from the 18th March 2015, and included in the box is…

Nendoroid Teru Miyanaga!

The strongest of the mahjong monsters is joining the Nendoroids!

From ‘Saki Achiga-hen’ comes a Nendoroid of the main character’s older sister, Teru Miyanaga! The champion of the Kiyosumi High School and two other High School mahjong tournaments is joining the Nendoroids as the first ever one-pose Nendoroid!

She is posed in the memorable seated scene from the series, capturing everything about the scene in detail that a single pose figure allows for. You can also pose her together with the previously released Nendoroid Saki Miyanaga to create a mahjong game between the siblings!

This product is included with the ‘Saki Achiga-hen episode of side – A Blu-ray Limited First Edition Special BOX.
Please see this page for more information: http://saki-anime.com/achiga/goods/achigabox.php

*Mahjong table is not included.

Details: http://saki-anime.com/achiga/goods/achigabox.php

She even comes with effect parts for more dynamic poses!

Please do note that the mahjong table is not included. It was included with Nendoroid Saki Miyanaga!

Be sure to display the two sisters together though! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

More details here: http://saki-anime.com/achiga/goods/achigabox.php (Japanese)

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／Kahotan’s Inner Voice＼

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（　・∀・） .。０ (Voice Units!)
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(　（　・∀・）.。０ (Talking Nendoroids…!!)
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Anyways, see you again tomorrow!!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan

December 5, 2014 by Kahotan

Nendoroid Sakura Miku: Bloomed in Japan!

Sakura Miku: Made in Japan!

Hello everyone, Kahotan here! (@gsc_kahotan)

As everyone who was watching the live broadcast already knows, today I’ll be taking a look at the very first product to be shipped out from GSC’s new factory in Japan!

Nendoroid Sakura Miku:
Bloomed in Japan!♡

The very first of Good Smile Company’s Nendoroids to be ‘MADE IN JAPAN’ is a freshly designed version of Sakura Miku, with an adorable pink outfit filled with images of Spring and cherry blossoms! She is also the commemorative Nendoroid No.500!

This time around Sakura Miku comes with three expressions including her standard face, a cute absent-minded expression and an expression with an open mouth that can be used as either a smiling face or for displaying her enjoying some Springtime treats!

Along with her standard twintails, she also comes with an alternate set of braided twintails for a completely fresh appearance! Other optional parts include some hanami dango, amazake and a cup on a tray – various items for her to enjoy viewing the cherry blossoms together with you!

Ooooooooohhhh!!! ヽ(´ω｀*)ノ

Not only is she the first GSC figure to be ‘Made in Japan’, she is also Nendoroid No.500!!! ♥︎ A Nendoroid that needs to be commemorated for two different things at once!

She is similar to the previously released Nendoroid Sakura Miku, but the outfit has been redesigned and the joints have been changed into the Nendoroid 2.0 format, for an all new Miku with the same lovely colors! Just looking at her makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside! (/ω＼)

This is how she looks from the back! ☆

The twin-tails are slightly translucent for a light, airy effect! ♪

The joints on the ends are also decorated with lovely cherry blossom accessories! Three on the front and one on the back! Her outfit itself is also covered in cherry blossom shapes! φ(．． )

(・∀・) “Let’s take a look at the optional parts!”

We’re joined by the figure’s planner, Hamako!

(・∀・) “This time around, the sub-theme for Sakura Miku was ‘Japan’! The ornaments around her dress were sculpted was actually modelled off a kimono braid! There are also various optional parts to capture the taste of Japan!”

“A tray, dango, amazake and sake cup!”

I really like the choice of including amazake!
I love amazake!! (｡･ω･)ﾉﾞ

(・∀・) “These are of course the traditional things to eat and drink while looking at the cherry blossoms! Although most amazake doesn’t even much – if any – alcohol, I can still just imagine Miku getting a little tipsy which looks so cute in my head! That image meant I had to include the amazake!”

I can see how it could be cute!!

(・∀・) “You don’t even need to imagine it any more, as this expression captures it nicely!”

So cute!!! +ﾟ｡*(*´∀｀*)*｡ﾟ+

(・∀・) “She has a bit of a cat-like smile, with her cheeks glowing a lovely warm pink!”

Depending on how you look at it, this could also be used to show her enjoying the beautiful blossoms as well!

(・∀・) “She also comes with an expression with an open mouth, which can be posed to display her enjoying the dango!”

The triangular shape to her mouth is so adorable!

I really love that super innocent look that this expression gives! ♥︎

By the way! The bent leg that can be used for all sorts of posed has been made usable on both her left and right side this time around! It makes it easier to grab certain nuances with your poses! ♪

(・∀・) “Take a closer look here too! The fold-over skirt is actually overlapping at certain areas – to look a bit like petals!”

Ah, I see what you mean!! The front part is definitely on top here!

(・∀・) “This was actually made like this as I originally wanted a design to look a bit like a kimono! We tried all sorts of different things, but in the end this petal-like dress was the result! I call it the wraparound kimono petal skirt! I’m actually really happy with the way it came out!”

Even though it’s a skirt it definitely have a slight Japanese air to it! The way the ‘petals’ are overlapping also give the outfit a very soft looking appearance! The petals also give her a much more flowery looking appearance compared to the previous pleats! ヾ(●´∀｀●)

(・∀・) “There are certain things that match up with her older version like the cat-mouth look on an expression, but for the most part everything has been freshly made! It is after all a very special milestone in a number of ways… I wanted to make sure it felt fresh and special!! In fact, there is still one more very special part that separates her even more and gives Miku a very original appearance! Braids!!“

*ﾟдﾟ)*ﾟДﾟ) Ooooh!!!

This… this is just… I’m speechless!!

(・∀・) “I always thought that braids would look cute on Miku, but you never see them very often! I tried sketching a few ideas and thought this looked the cutest!”

Braid Miku!! She’s so cute! Filled with Hamako’s love too!! (*´Д｀)♥︎

Also… this is the same open mouth expression from before but with a blossom in front of the mouth! It gives it a rather different feeling! っε=(｡・д・｡)

(・∀・) “She looks quite mature like this, doesn’t she! Even with the same expression, careful changes in poses can often create a very different experience – that’s particularly true with this Nendoroid!”

By the way… this is the first GSC product to be ‘Made in Japan’, was there any specific reason behind that?

(・∀・) “When the talks first came up, the chain of logic was quite simple… ‘Made in Japan’ = ‘Japan’ = ‘Cherry Blossoms’ = ‘Sakura Miku’! It didn’t take long for me to come to that conclusion!”

Not to mention that she also gets the privilege of becoming the 500th Nendoroid! ヽ(*・ω・)人(・ω・*)ノ

(・∀・) “The 300th Nendoroid was also Miku with Nendoroid Hatsune Miku 2.0, but everything just linked too nicely together to not release this figure as the 500th Nendoroid! Miku deserves to be in the spotlight anyway!! We’ll be sure to bring you a wonderful Spring directly from Kurayoshi city in Tottori, Japan! Look forward to her!”

Nendoroid No.500 & GSC’s first ‘Made in Japan’ product! ♡

Nendoroid Sakura Miku:
Bloomed in Japan

Available for preorder now!!

Orders can be made at the GOOD SMILE ONLINE SHOP here:
http://goodsmile-global.ecq.sc/gscnenwd00500.html/

* This product cannot be purchased with other products.

By the way!

GSC’s new factory has been officially named…

Rakutsuki Factory!

It is however more often instead referred to as Lucky Factory!!

As another note, you can also get Sakura Miku: Bloomed in Japan through the ‘Furusato Tax’ system in Japan! Please see these sites for more details! Note that the information is only available in Japanese!

General Info: http://www.furusato-tax.jp/about.html
Sakura Miku: http://www.city.kurayoshi.lg.jp/p/furusato/4/5/

We also have a special site put up for Nendoroid Sakura Miku: Bloomed in Japan, so be sure to take a look! ♥︎
http://special.goodsmile.info/sakuramiku_bij/en/

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／Kahotan’s Inner Voice＼

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oノ∧つ⊂）
(　（　・∀・）.。０ (…was colder than I expected!)
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Anyways, see you again next week!!

Planning Team / Kahotan
Twitter ID: gsc_kahotan